Why do you say it'll destroy it?UV will destroy that brand spanking new tank. Get yourself a Lifeguard QL-120. They are dirt cheap and bulbs are $40.
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Why do you say it'll destroy it?UV will destroy that brand spanking new tank. Get yourself a Lifeguard QL-120. They are dirt cheap and bulbs are $40.
You can’t have “dual sumps” unless one drains into the other. There can only be one “low” point in the system where water is returned from. Anything else will be a never ending balancing act without automation and fail-safes.I understand what you're saying. I'll just do the traditional inline, but I may do it on both lines if I run dual sumps. Just tossing ideas around. Thanks for your input!!
What about something like this? Even two running on each return..One more thing. At the size of your build, research hot tub and pool options. You will save a boatload of money.
You achieve the flow by changing the pump speed or using something inline to dial it. You could have two lights but that doubles the cost.That's the other thing. How are you to make it slow and fast? That may sound silly, but my research says you need two rates of flow depending on what you're targeting. Could you not achieve both with two lights?
This one’s hard to believe the specs. Systems we have installed cost a bit more. I would have to research this further. We tend to stick with brands we know.What about something like this? Even two running on each return..
The Pond Guy UltraUV Pond Clarifier
Eliminate planktonic algae and green water for good with The Pond Guy EPA Registered Ultra UV Clarifier. Works for up to 5,000 gal and pumps up to 2,650 GPH.www.thepondguy.com
Those are for fresh water algae (Pond) applications, not for saltwater ICH, or whatever. They can work, but the manufacture specs don't include how much UV light these produce. You can look at the other manual I provided and guess how much UV light these produce/watt (maybe it's the same?) but be careful to compare kill rates in freshwater, and if they are the same then the watts and flow suggested for the marine application can be transferred to these as well.What about something like this? Even two running on each return..
The Pond Guy UltraUV Pond Clarifier
Eliminate planktonic algae and green water for good with The Pond Guy EPA Registered Ultra UV Clarifier. Works for up to 5,000 gal and pumps up to 2,650 GPH.www.thepondguy.com
Don't know much about those units. They look well built also. I did not dig in, but do they actually come in 318, or is it 316L?The last life support system we installed with uv was a for a 400 gallon freshwater. Again, you need to run these in parallel at slower rates. >>> https://www.trojantechnologies.com/en/p-viqua-vp950-high-flow-uv-system/VP950
If you go with stainless make sure it is 318.
Not sure. Gotta dig in a little more myself. Others are saying it won't be a strong enough light. Guess I'll have to go with the Lifegard.Don't know much about those units. They look well built also. I did not dig in, but do they actually come in 318, or is it 316L?
I personally would NOT buy the lifeguard if I had the money to buy the Aqua UV unit or the units listed by Tenecor. If funds were sparse, then I would look at the Lifeguard. You size by two criteria. Flow through the unit and tank size. If you want to run it on both "modes" then you buy the size that will work for the higher flow number and put it on DC pump that you can slow down to hit the lower flow number.Not sure. Gotta dig in a little more myself. Others are saying it won't be a strong enough light. Guess I'll have to go with the Lifegard.
I definitely need to look at all and reread everyone's suggestions again so I can make a more informed decision. Definitely not moving ahead with the original idea. Really appreciate all of the input and for you all taking the time to help! Really awesome community!!I personally would NOT buy the lifeguard if I had the money to buy the Aqua UV unit or the units listed by Tenecor. If funds were sparse, then I would look at the Lifeguard. You size by two criteria. Flow through the unit and tank size. If you want to run it on both "modes" then you buy the size that will work for the higher flow number and put it on DC pump that you can slow down to hit the lower flow number.
First of all, you buy an oversized UV to target protozoa as well as algae at the same time... weren't you one of the first purchasers of the new Pro? Or was that vette?I personally would NOT buy the lifeguard if I had the money to buy the Aqua UV unit or the units listed by Tenecor. If funds were sparse, then I would look at the Lifeguard. You size by two criteria. Flow through the unit and tank size. If you want to run it on both "modes" then you buy the size that will work for the higher flow number and put it on DC pump that you can slow down to hit the lower flow number.